AI Insights · Timothy · April 2023
Top 5 Free to Play Games in Africa: Q1 2023 Performance
Discover the performance trends of the top 5 free-to-play games on a unified platform in Africa during Q1 2023, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 free-to-play games in Africa showed varying trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance metrics, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Candy Crush Saga Candy Crush Saga from King saw a steady performance in terms of weekly revenue, ranging from approximately $213K to $250K. Weekly downloads peaked at 397K in the first week of January, followed by a gradual decline, ending the quarter at around 211K. The game maintained a robust user base, with weekly active users fluctuating between 4.3M and 5M.
Coin Master Coin Master by Moon Active had consistent weekly revenue, peaking at $126K in early January and stabilizing around $115K by the end of March. Weekly downloads showed an upward trend, starting at 18.7K in late December and reaching 43.6K by the last week of March. Active users increased steadily from 175K to 193K over the quarter.
Roblox Roblox Corporation's Roblox experienced a decline in weekly revenue from $129K at the end of December to around $63K in mid-March, before recovering to $88K by the end of the quarter. Downloads saw a peak of 104K in mid-March, with active users remaining relatively stable around 2.7M to 2.9M throughout the quarter.
Gardenscapes Gardenscapes by Playrix showed strong weekly revenue performance, with peaks reaching up to $80K in early March. Downloads were highest in late January at 181K, and the game consistently attracted between 91K to 158K new downloads weekly. Active users increased from 471K to 625K over the quarter.
PUBG MOBILE Tencent's PUBG MOBILE had a varied revenue trend, peaking at $165K in late December and stabilizing around $69K by the end of March. Weekly downloads ranged from 115K to a high of 181K in mid-March. The game maintained a strong user base, with active users fluctuating between 3M and 3.5M throughout the quarter.
These insights into the top 5 free-to-play games in Africa during Q1 2023 reflect the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.
